Basketball Recap: Denver Academy Comes Up Short

Denver Academy lost against Union Colony Prep back in January of 2024, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Denver Academy Mustangs fell just short of the Union Colony Prep Timberwolves by a score of 69-67. Despite running the score up even higher than they did in their prior game last Tuesday (57), the Mustangs still had to take the loss.

Riley Allen

Points

02/20/25 vs Union Colony Prep	28
12/12/24 vs Rocky Mountain Lutheran	25
01/14/25 @ Gilpin County	23
02/01/25 vs Briggsdale	22
12/10/24 vs Twin Peaks Classical Academy	22

Despite the defeat, Denver Academy saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Riley Allen on his way to 28 points and six assists. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Allen has scored all season. Chris Janssen was another key player, putting up 13 points and six boards.

Denver Academy has traveled a rocky road recently having lost eight of their last nine games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-13 record this season. Union Colony Prep's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 9-11.

Looking ahead, Denver Academy will be playing at home against Clear Creek at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Union Colony Prep, they will head out on the road to square off against Dawson School at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Union Colony Prep has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.